Gear: Happy camping

BioLite CampStove

The camper's ultimate two-in-one, this stove/device charger cooks your food and charges your phone, all at the same time (just add sticks!). Heat from the fire is converted into electricity via thermoelectric generator; while the stew's over the flame, plug your cell into the power module's USB port. $129.95, biolitestove.com

The Cacoon

After making sails for ocean-faring yachts, husband and wife duo Nick and Sarah McDonald designed The Cacoon, a lightweight hanging pod made from water- and UV-resistant polycotton. String it up for a post-hike chill-out and enjoy the open air, or add the mosquito net for extra bug protection. Single for about $340, double for about $450, cacoonworld.com

CRKT Bottle Opener Paracord

Avert all emergencies: CRKT Bottle Opener Paracord is a sturdy cord with a clip on one end and a bottle opener on the other so you can tie things down, then tie one on. $12.99, crkt.com

GEAR - Folk Lures

Good To-Go meals

Just add hot water and voila: a feast fit for the outdoorsy gourmand. Good To-Go meals come in a lightweight pouch and fancy flavors, like Thai Curry (our favorite) and Herbed Mushroom Risotto. $6-$11, goodto-go.com

GSI Outdoors Camp Set

Organized in a tidy, zip-up case, the GSI Outdoors Camp Set is a portably light, 24-piece kitchenware set that includes sturdy plastic cutlery for four, a cheese grater, a paring knife, a fold-out ladle and more. For whoever's stuck with clean-up duty, there's a scrubbing sponge and dish towel, too. $49.95, gsioutdoors.com

evrgrn Cooler

New from REI this summer, the featherweight evergrn Cooler lets you sling an entire 24-pack of beer on your back and tromp into the woods. The waterproof, insulating liner is removable, so you can haul other essentials in it, too. $75, rei.com

REI evergrn Campfire Rocker

Roast marshmallows in total comfort from the low-slung REI evergrn Campfire Rocker, an easy-swaying chair you can fold up to about the size of a board game box, hoist over your shoulder and carry back to base. $99, rei.com

Moose Bear Beer Hoodie

THe Moose Bear Beer Hoodie's coozie pouch keeps your favorite bottle as near as can be, but lets you go hands-free to set up camp or scare away bears. The built-in bottle opener's handy, too. $41.99, starstruckindustries.com

Yeti Colster

From the cooler O.G.s, the YETI Colster is basically the Rolls-Royce of coozies: Made from stainless steel with a double-wall vacuum insulation and ThermoLock Gasket, it'll keep your can cool for the whole hike. $29.99, yeticoolers.com